Consulting Services: Emerging Technology Library

Credit(s):

NASBA: 13.5

Library ID:

NASBA: 38

Who is this for?

These emerging technology courses are for accounting professionals new to consulting and advisory, and those looking to expand or enhance a consulting practice.

Program highlights

This 8-course, 13.5-credit Library takes you on an easy-to-follow journey with all the important emerging technology information in one place. Once the foundation is set, you will then deep dive into more advanced topics.
Our instructors don’t just teach the industry, they live it. Bringing years of experience to the table, they know exactly what emerging accounting technology information is most applicable — and most valuable — to professionals.
Get up-to-speed quickly and efficiently in a way that fits both your lifestyle and learning style. This CPE Consulting Services: Emerging Technology Library includes 24/7 on demand access and includes multiple 1–2 credit hour courses.

This 8-course, 13.5-credit Library takes you on an easy-to-follow journey with all the important emerging technology information in one place. Once the foundation is set, you will then deep dive into more advanced topics.
Our instructors don’t just teach the industry, they live it. Bringing years of experience to the table, they know exactly what emerging accounting technology information is most applicable — and most valuable — to professionals.
Get up-to-speed quickly and efficiently in a way that fits both your lifestyle and learning style. This CPE Consulting Services: Emerging Technology Library includes 24/7 on demand access and includes multiple 1–2 credit hour courses.

This 8-course, 13.5-credit Library takes you on an easy-to-follow journey with all the important emerging technology information in one place. Once the foundation is set, you will then deep dive into more advanced topics.
Our instructors don’t just teach the industry, they live it. Bringing years of experience to the table, they know exactly what emerging accounting technology information is most applicable — and most valuable — to professionals.
Get up-to-speed quickly and efficiently in a way that fits both your lifestyle and learning style. This CPE Consulting Services: Emerging Technology Library includes 24/7 on demand access and includes multiple 1–2 credit hour courses.

Jacob Shortt

Professor of Practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Tech, CPA

Jacob’s teaching focuses on data analytics and visualizations, as well as intermediate financial accounting and accounting information systems.

Professor of Practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Tech, CPA

Jacob’s teaching focuses on data analytics and visualizations, as well as intermediate financial accounting and accounting information systems.

Professor of Practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Tech, CPA

Jacob’s teaching focuses on data analytics and visualizations, as well as intermediate financial accounting and accounting information systems.

Mary Kay Copeland

Director of the Microsoft Dynamics GP
practice at Wipfli, LLP, CPA

On top of being a director at Wipfli, a provider of industry-focused assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services, Mary also teaches accounting and ERP systems.

Director of the Microsoft Dynamics GP
practice at Wipfli, LLP, CPA

On top of being a director at Wipfli, a provider of industry-focused assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services, Mary also teaches accounting and ERP systems.

Director of the Microsoft Dynamics GP
practice at Wipfli, LLP, CPA

On top of being a director at Wipfli, a provider of industry-focused assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services, Mary also teaches accounting and ERP systems.

Charles Sword

Internal Audit Director at Carter Bank & Trust

After years in public accounting, Charles led an SOX 404 implementation and development of an internal audit department for a natural resources company. He now works in a similar role for a community bank.

Internal Audit Director at Carter Bank & Trust

After years in public accounting, Charles led an SOX 404 implementation and development of an internal audit department for a natural resources company. He now works in a similar role for a community bank.

Internal Audit Director at Carter Bank & Trust

After years in public accounting, Charles led an SOX 404 implementation and development of an internal audit department for a natural resources company. He now works in a similar role for a community bank.

Power BI: Introduction to Audit Visual Analytics

This emerging technology course is designed to provide an overview of how visual analytics can be used to address audit and financial objectives. Using Power BI as the illustrative tool and demonstrating its interface and capabilities, this course will discuss the basics of Power BI and data visualizations, and how they may be used to provide or communicate key insights — especially as they relate to auditing financial information.
Instructor: Jacob Shortt
CPE Credits: 2.0

Power BI: Dashboards

This course is designed to provide an overview of how dashboards work to increase understanding and improve decision making. Using Power BI as the illustrative tool, this course will discuss the basics of Power BI dashboards and how they can be used to interactively gain insights and address inquiries in real-time. Specific attention will be given to effective dashboard design and creation, including interactive dashboards.
Instructor: Jacob Shortt
CPE Credits: 2.0

Power BI: Digital Transformation

This emerging technology course is centered on steps to take in digital transformation. Specifically, it’s designed to provide an overview of digital transformation, covering why it matters for client assets. This course will discuss the role software plays in the process, with an emphasis on the use of Power BI.
Instructor: Jacob Shortt
CPE Credits: 2.0

What is ERP Software and Digital Transformation Systems

This course contrasts a traditional ERP system and digital transformation, including detailed operational efficiency, reporting and visibility improvements, updated technology, and growth and competitive advantage benefits. It gives a brief history of ERP systems, the benefits of installing an ERP system and nine steps to follow in an ERP system implementation. The course also includes 2022 data on ERP system implementations and the benefits of digitally transforming a company’s information systems.
Instructor: Mary Kay Copeland
CPE Credits: 2.0

Digital Assets: Tracking Tangible Assets with Blockchain Non-Fungible Tokens

This course helps the consulting professional describe the difference between fungible and non-fungible blockchain tokens. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are minted (i.e., created) on blockchains to represent unique digital or physical assets. Focus is given to describing the use of NFTs to track the provenance of tangible assets on blockchain. The course closely examines the creation, transfer/sale and retirement of tangible assets, and how these events in the physical world can be verified and communicated to a blockchain in a manner that establishes a reliable provenance for an asset. This helps firms support claims about an asset's origin and authenticity, which leads to better substantiated claims about its value.
Instructor: Mark Sheldon
CPE Credits: 1.0

Managing Consulting Engagements: IT Auditing

With the audit complexity of information technology, operations and reporting increasing at an exponential rate, the determination of whether companies’ staffs can maintain competencies in-house versus relying on outsourced consultants has become a key decision. Companies will evaluate knowledge gaps, cost and value received from external consultants. The decision to outsource a portion or all internal audit services creates the need for these engagements to be carefully planned, including a thorough risk assessment. Topics covered in this course include IIA standards relevant to managing outsourced consultants, effective communication and coordination, evaluation of successes and failures of engagements, and implementing corrective action.
Instructor: Charles Sword
CPE Credits: 1.5

Reduce Fear and Uncertainty: Managing Tech Engagements with Technophobic Clients

Do you have technology engagement clients that think “SAP” is something that comes from trees? That “Oracle” is a character in the Matrix motion picture franchise? That “blockchain” is a new NFL offensive play? That artificial intelligence (AI) is a description of their teenage children? The “reality” of most IT engagements is that outside of the core project team accountable for implementing software applications, very few of the affected staff know how the software will work or change their day-to-day jobs. The IT consultant who facilitates the recognition of the positive changes and benefits to their client becomes the trusted advisor going forward.
Instructor: Jim Eicher
CPE Credits: 1.0

Opportunities in Emerging Tech: Building Trust and Mitigating Risk

The rapid pace of emerging technologies, both information technology (IT) and management driven, is changing the landscape of accounting professionals. This course will focus on key emerging technologies that are having an impact on both accountants and their clients. Specifically, it will cover emerging IT technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and cybersecurity; and behavioral/management technologies such as design thinking, agile development and organization/project management.
Instructor: Jim Eicher
CPE Credits: 2.0

Alex RicheyCPA | Tax Manager

This Library introduced me to a topic area that I otherwise may not have been exposed to in my practice area. It provided me with knowledge and resources that I’m able to share with clients involved with or impacted by emerging technologies — making me a more valuable resource to them. I would recommend this Library to anyone who has clients in the tech industry or to those just looking to gain more knowledge in this area.

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